Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
Teaching and Curriculum Design in the Age of AI with Hamza Sami
Want a smarter way to work with AI in the classroom without losing what makes learning human? Jackie had an engaging and insightful conversation with academic manager and curriculum designer Hamza Sami to unpack practical way...
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your ID Portfolio
Hiring managers don’t want a gallery of artifacts; they want proof you can solve real performance problems. We walk through a clear, house-style blueprint for building an instructional design portfolio that highlights your ju...
Choose Love Over Fear to Guide Learning with Tommy Kilpatrick
What if the key to tomorrow’s lesson lives in what lit you up at age seven? We bring back Tommy Kilpatrick to turn that early spark into practical, compassionate teaching—linking identity, choice, and classroom design. Togeth...
Virtual Playgrounds: Bringing Learning to Life
What if your course felt less like a checklist and more like a world your learners return to, level up in, and prove real growth? We walk through a practical framework for building a virtual playground that mirrors the work, ...
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Recent Blog Posts
Teaching and Curriculum Design in the Age of AI with Hamza Sami
In episode 100 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie sits down with Hamza Sami, an academic manager at Excell International Academy, to explore the evolving landscape of education in the age of artificial intelligence. This conversation kicks o…
Building Your Instructional Design Portfolio: A Step-by-Step Guide
Creating a standout instructional design portfolio is essential for showcasing your skills and landing job opportunities. In this blog post, we'll explore step-by-step strategies to construct a portfolio that not only highlights your work but also r…
Choose Love Over Fear To Guide Learning with Tommy Kilpatrick
We explore how educators can turn a child’s earliest spark into practical change while building classrooms that choose love over fear. The anchor is a simple ten-minute exercise: replay your life’s “movie” from your earliest …
About the Host
Instructional Designer, Author, College Professor, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.